Danielle (Dani) McTernan, BACP
Experienced integrative therapist focused on your story
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- Warm non-judgemental style
- Works at your pace
- LGBTQ+ affirming
About Danielle
Her style is warm, friendly and non-judgemental. Sessions are paced to the client's needs and aim to put people at ease. Dani describes herself as neuro-divergent and is LGBTQ+ affirming, and she treats each person's story as important.
In therapy she works in an integrative and existential way, focusing on the big life questions people face. Conversations often look at how anxiety is managed, how to find meaning, and how to make choices when there are no obvious answers. This practical focus helps people think about present choices and future possibilities.
Practical concerns such as stress, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strains, relationship intimacy and career uncertainty are among the issues she addresses. Dani also supports people facing trauma, abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue and long-term health challenges. Sessions aim to identify strengths and small steps forward.
People who choose Dani can expect collaborative working. She invites clients to name goals and to explore options together. The emphasis is on helping each person understand their own needs and make choices that feel authentic and manageable.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Danielle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred ideas in her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and collaboration so the client feels heard while exploring what matters to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dani will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which tools and ideas to try. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and doable for the individual.
Her biography says she meets people online, by phone and via live chat, and that a mixture of formats is possible. If you want a specific format, confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can feel more manageable alongside everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dani commonly work with?
Dani supports people with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, friendly and non-judgemental, using integrative and existential perspectives and tailoring the work to each person's needs.
What is her clinical experience?
She has four years of experience working in online settings and private practice, alongside roles with external clinical therapy organisations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she works with clients from different countries.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography states she is happy to meet online, over the phone or via live chat, and that she can use a mix of these formats.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.